The Medusans

History

Formed after Operation Bulldog for naval support. They were hired by Duke Hasek to protection the Capellan March's JumpShip Routes.

In 3075, the Medusans had two Excalibur-class Pocket WarShips.

Tactics

In space all elements concentrate fire against a single target, often most armored ship. On ground Infantry and mechs operate in range of the assault ships weapons.

Composition

• Hydra Assault Squadron
  • 1st Div:Fortress-class Ajax + Cumberland
  • 2nd Div:Intruder-class Exeter + Ambuscade
  • 3rd Div:Achilles-class Achilles II + Kuan Ti-class Petard

• Harpy Fighter Wing
  • 1 wing of medium aerospace fighters (interception and space combat)

• Minotaur Marine (1 Battalion)

marine forces for the Hydra Assault Squadron, for boarding parties or LZ security, is a light raiding force with APC support (1 company) + 1 Fortress-class DropShips

• Gargoyle BattleMech (1 Battalion)

mix of jump-capable medium and light BattleMechs, two Fortress-class DropShips for support and LZ security, trained for Zero-G and vacuum operations.

References

• Mercenaries Supplemental II, p. 50